Colleagues Praise Butler Derrick Leaving Congress After 10 Terms
Washington and Anderson report Rep. Butler Derrick of South Carolina will resign from Congress after 10 terms. Derrick cites readiness for a new path and strong service memories while colleagues laud his integrity and dedication amid speculation about politics and personal life on Capitol Hill.
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Ernest F
Fritz) Hollings
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House Committee On Rules
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House of Representatives
Thomas Foley
D-Wash
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David Bonior
D-Mich
Resignation Shocks Area Leaders Over Derrick’s Exit
Aiken County residents express surprise as Rep Butler Derrick announces he will not seek another term in Washington. Local officials and business leaders credit him with backing the Savannah River Site and protecting jobs. Supporters and critics from both parties note his efforts for SRS and the textile industry.
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Butler C. Derrick
Washington, D.C
Butler Derrick
Savannah River
Thomas L
Tommy) Moore
D-Clearwater
Democratic Party
Greg Ryberg
R-Aiken
Derrick
Butler
SRS
Sen. Ryberg
Harold D
Doug) Kingsmore
Graniteville Company
Indus
Rep
Derrie
Washington
Congress
Hazel O'Leary
Presi
Derrick shapes SRS future with funding and regional plan
Rep. Derrick championed Savannah River Site future after layoffs. He secured 30 million for technology transfer, 6 million for regional economic aid, and 4 million for transfer funds. He helped form the Savannah River Regional Diversification Initiative with Georgia leaders and earned support from DOE and WSRC officials.
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Dent Clinton
Derrick
Eve
Mrs. O'Leary
SRS
Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Department of Energy
Aiken
Georgia
Don Johnson
McKinney
Tonliier
Savannah River
DOE
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